FOR THE LOVE OF
PUERTO RICO: A TRAVEL GUIDE
By: RaiNao
The island’s renowned singer/songwriter, RaiNao,
unlocks some of her best-kept secret spots.
PANIFICADORA LA JEREZANA – SANTURCE
Santurce’s Panificadora La Jerezana is a family-owned sandwich shop, famous for its century-old brick oven and delicious breads. A local favorite.
PLAYA NEGRA – VIEQUES
A beautiful black sand beach in Vieques dotted with driftwood and hugged by rocky cliffs, Playa Negra should be at the top of any must-see list.
CASA VIEJA – CIALES
A literal hidden gem, Casa Vieja is a quaint restaurant tucked away in the mountains of Ciales. Casa Vieja specializes in traditional Puerto Rican cuisine, with a menu and decor that pays homage to its family roots.
CAFÉ COMUNIÓN – SAN JUAN
San Juan’s Café Comunión is a beloved family-owned specialty coffee shop, providing community education and appreciation of its history.
BAR 0.2 – SANTURCE
Bar 0.2 is a multi-functional meeting point committed to diversity and cultural wealth. Founded by and for artists, Bar 0.2 is a truly special and dynamic space.
RESTAURANTE RAYA CONDADO – SAN JUAN
Raya and its local chef, Mario Pagán, fuses Caribbean and Asian influence in its vibrant, not-to-be-missed menu.
PLAYA EL PASTILLO – ISABELA
This quintessential, off-the-beaten-path island beach is home to abundant nature, as well as a cave accessible only during select summer months. Isabela is a tranquil town that is not to be missed.
RIO EL ANGELITO – RIO GRANDE
A go-to for hiking, natural pools, surrounded by rocky rapids, Rio El Angelito offers calm and splendor to anyone who visits.
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